Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT vs Virtuous
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026). Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Virtuous ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #6) for Development teams tracking donations. Excellent for automating personalized donor journeys based on real-time data signals.
At a glance
| Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT | Virtuous | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best for enterprise nonprofits | Best for personalized fundraising |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($1,000 to $5,000+/mo) | $$$ ($400 to $1,500+/mo) |
| HQ | Charleston, USA | Phoenix, USA |
| Founded | 1981 | 2014 |
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
The enterprise standard for large, complex organizations, but with a high price and learning curve.
www.blackbaud.com/products/raisers-edge-nxtSee full entry in The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026)
Virtuous
Excellent for automating personalized donor journeys based on real-time data signals.
www.virtuous.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026)
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